Product classification
HS code for Stainless steel square bar: 7222.19
Steel, stainless, bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, other than of circular cross-section.
Classification of stainless steel square bar under HS 7222.19
Stainless steel square bars are classified under HS code 7222.19. This classification is part of Heading 7222, which covers \"Other bars and rods of stainless steel.\" Specifically, 7222.19 is for bars and rods that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded, but do not have a circular cross-section. Since a square bar has a solid, uniform cross-section in the shape of a square, it fits the definition of a \"bar\" under Note 1(m) to Chapter 72. The distinction between 7222.11 (circular) and 7222.19 (other) is critical for customs accuracy. These bars are widely used in machining, tool making, and structural supports where the mechanical properties of stainless steel, such as high tensile strength and resistance to oxidation, are required. The classification assumes the product has not been cold-finished; if it were cold-drawn or cold-formed, it would move to a different subheading within the same heading. The square bar must be solid throughout and have a uniform cross-section along its entire length. It is typically produced by hot-rolling a billet through a series of stands to achieve the final square dimensions. The alloy must contain at least 10.5% chromium to be classified as stainless steel.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled stainless steel square bars
- Extruded stainless steel square rods
- Hot-drawn square bars for machining
- Stainless steel square billets (finished)
- Forged stainless steel square bars
- Also under 7222.19
- Acerinox hot-rolled square bars
- Nippon Steel stainless hex bars
- Jindal Stainless hot-rolled flats
- POSCO stainless profiles
Codes often confused with 7222.19
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is using 7222.11, which is strictly for bars with a circular cross-section. Additionally, if the square bar has been cold-finished (e.g., cold-drawn to achieve precise tolerances), it must be classified under 7222.20. If the product is not solid (i.e., it is hollow), it must be classified as a tube or pipe under Chapter 73.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722219 (the code used for stainless steel square bar), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722219 (the code used for stainless steel square bar) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 722219, not only stainless steel square bar.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $64M 15% of world exports
- 2 Germany $61M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $50M 11% of world exports
World total: $441M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $64M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $63M 13% of world imports
- 3 Italy $25M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $484M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for stainless steel square bar
Brazil splits HS 7222.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7222.19.10Hot-rolled stainless bars, rectangular section
- 7222.19.90Hot-rolled stainless bars, other cross-sections
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about stainless steel square bar
What is the HS code for Stainless steel square bar?
The HS code for Stainless steel square bar is 722219 (Steel, stainless; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, other than of circular cross-section). The HS code for hot-rolled stainless steel square bars is 7222.19.
How do I classify Stainless steel square bar for customs?
Stainless steel square bar is classified under HS code 722219 — Steel, stainless; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, other than of circular cross-section. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the square bar is cold-drawn?
If the stainless steel square bar is cold-drawn or cold-finished, it is classified under HS code 7222.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of stainless steel square bar (HS 722219)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722219 (the code used for stainless steel square bar) in UN Comtrade data were India ($64M, 15% of world exports), Germany ($61M) and Italy ($50M). World exports came to about $441M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of stainless steel square bar (HS 722219)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722219 (the code used for stainless steel square bar) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($64M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($63M) and Italy ($25M). World imports came to about $484M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Stainless steel square bar the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722219 for Stainless steel square bar is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for stainless steel square bar in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 722219 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for stainless steel square bar depends on the product's details: 7222.19.10 (Hot-rolled stainless bars, rectangular section), 7222.19.90 (Hot-rolled stainless bars, other cross-sections).